[Mangya Emerald Lake] A pearl in the west of Qaidam

From Xitai Jinair Lake, we continued westward along National Highway 315. After 280 kilometers, we arrived at Mangya Emerald Lake, the legendary emerald pearl.

There is no admission fee for Mangya Emerald Lake. There is also a salt factory by the lake. When we arrived, cars were not allowed to enter and we could only enter by walking 2 kilometers.

The road in the distance is National Highway 315. To get to Emerald Lake, you need to pass through this salt pond.

Further to the right is the Emerald Lake.

There are many salt crystals on the edge of the lake. The water on the lake is very shallow, and there are salt crusts underneath!

Rich mineral resources

Without filters or any treatment, the lake water is still very green and rich in mineral ions.

salts in lake water

Rich in salt content

Feel it up close

The weather was bad and it was impossible to take pictures of the sky. I would like to remind everyone that if you enter the salt lake to take pictures of the sky, you must pay attention to the salt crust under your feet. This is like an ice layer. It is dangerous to fall in. Safety is the first priority in everything! The temperature was close to zero when we arrived, so we didn’t have the courage to challenge it, so we can only come back next time. I hope there will be good weather~

Mangya Emerald Lake is actually an artificial salt lake with an area of ​​about 40 square kilometers. After decades of careful "beautification" by potash fertilizer workers, it has the pure and clear magnesium sulfate brine. At the same time, there is a saying that "the water reflects the danxia and flowers." Earth rises to the sun, Kunlun orange clouds”!